I had a similar problem once. Do note that no one is safe from duties. You can dispute them from time to time but there is no XYZ formula to avoid duties.
Post office directed me to Foreign Post office @ Ballard estate...
brendon, wanted to know from you what all documents to be carried, as of now i have following,
Post office intimation slip
Ebay.com Order details printout
Paypal.com transaction mailer printout
Took the picture of Custom Assessment form from Post office & took the printout
Bank statement of transaction printout.
guess these docs are all i have...
what you suggest as precautions dealing with them, i am visiting them on Monday.. give me ur no., will call for details...